Nicole McDermott

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Nicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, Refinery29, Lifehacker, Health, DailyBurn, Openfit and Sleep Number, among others. She loves to lift heavy things, eat healthy foods and treats, stock her makeup bag with clean beauty products and use not-so-toxic cleaning supplies. She's also a big fan of wine, hiking, reality television and crocheting. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, son and dog.

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  • Xanax: Purpose, Dosage And Side Effects

    Xanax is a commonly prescribed medication designed to help people with panic and anxiety disorders. In fact, alprazolam (the generic form of Xanax) is the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medication in the U.S., and while it can help alleviate symptoms...

  • Practical Types Of Self-Care You Can Do Today

    Self-care is a buzzword that may conjure images of cucumber slice-covered eyes or a long soak in a candle-lit bath, but the meaning is much deeper than that. Nurturing yourself involves paying attention to your body as well as your...

  • CBD For Migraines: Benefits, Risks And More

    Migraines—a recurring type of headache that can cause severe pain and other debilitating symptoms, such as increased sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting and pain when sneezing or coughing—can make managing daily responsibilities challenging. While there are several known migraine treatments,...

  • CBD For Sleep: Benefits, Risks And More

    If you’re desperate for quality sleep, you’re not alone: About 70 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic sleep problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While vast resources are available to help improve sleep—from supplements and...

  • 4 Red Flags In A Relationship—And How To Spot Them

    Healthy relationships are often built on a foundation of trust, respect and two-way communication. Unhealthy relationships lack those key tenets and may swap in dishonesty, contempt and suspicion instead. Experts call these hurtful behaviors red flags, which can lead to...

  • 6 Types Of Nonverbal Communication, What They Mean And How To Spot Them

    What we say without saying anything at all says a lot about us. While language is important for conveying thoughts and emotions, it’s not the only way we communicate. That’s where nonverbal communication comes in, bringing a host of cues...

  • Your Guide To Senior Apartments

    For adults 55 and older who want the convenience of downsizing and lower-maintenance living—but don’t require the level of care provided at an assisted living community—a senior apartment can be a helpful solution. But when searching for a senior apartment...

  • What Is A Retirement Home?

    As we age, our living needs and other circumstances change. For many older adults, a supportive community and fewer responsibilities at home—be it yardwork, cleaning or any other necessary upkeep—can help improve safety, quality of life and peace of mind....

  • What Is Serotonin Syndrome?

    If you’ve never heard of serotonin syndrome, you’re not alone. This potentially serious condition occurs when a person has too much serotonin in their body, often due to a buildup of certain medications that increase serotonin activity in the central...

  • Types Of Psychologists

    A psychologist is someone who is trained in and specializes in psychology—the study of our minds, emotions and behaviors. However, while the term may seem to have a broad definition, there isn’t just one type of psychologist. Many specialties exist...

  • Dream Interpretation: What Do Dreams Mean?

    Have you ever woken up in a sweat because you dreamed you waltzed into the office without clothes on or that a cheetah chased you to the edge of a cliff? You’re not alone. While we sleep, we dream about...

  • Signs And Symptoms Of Dyslexia In Adults

    In its simplest definition, dyslexia is a developmental learning disorder that makes it difficult to read and write. Though it’s typically diagnosed in childhood, symptoms can go unrecognized until later in life and extend well beyond letter mixups. Read on...

  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: What To Know About This Popular Personality Test

    If you’ve ever seen a combination of four mysterious letters, such as “ISTP” or “ENTJ,” you might be interested to know they’re not just a trendy new acronym. These four-letter codes are possible results of a 93-question (give or take)...
Xanax: Purpose, Dosage And Side Effects Practical Types Of Self-Care You Can Do Today CBD For Migraines: Benefits, Risks And More CBD For Sleep: Benefits, Risks And More
4 Red Flags In A Relationship—And How To Spot Them 6 Types Of Nonverbal Communication, What They Mean And How To Spot Them
Your Guide To Senior Apartments What Is A Retirement Home?
What Is Serotonin Syndrome? Types Of Psychologists Dream Interpretation: What Do Dreams Mean? Signs And Symptoms Of Dyslexia In Adults
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: What To Know About This Popular Personality Test

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